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How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Gander?

The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 2647 miles / 4259 kilometers / 2300 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gander (YQX) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 3918 miles / 6305 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 17 minutes.

Gander International Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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2647
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4259
Kilometers
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2300
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 30 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
292 kg

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Distance from Gander to Rock Springs

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gander to Rock Springs. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2646.591 miles
  • 4259.276 kilometers
  • 2299.825 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2639.508 miles
  • 4247.877 kilometers
  • 2293.670 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Gander to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from Gander to Rock Springs generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 645 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gander to Rock Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).

Airport information

Origin Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W
Destination Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
City: Rock Springs, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RKS
ICAO Code: KRKS
Coordinates: 41°35′39″N, 109°3′54″W